Technical Advisor, Telco Engineering

Red Hat

Technical Advisor providing strategic leadership in telco engineering initiatives at Red Hat. Engaging in complex challenges to drive execution and represent leadership externally.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $193,390 - $318,980 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOpen Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary technical advisor to the Vice President of Telco Engineering, aligning priorities with telco strategy and addressing pressing technical concerns
Represent leadership in high-impact customer, partner, and internal stakeholder meetings; anticipate needs and ensure continuity in decision-making
Dive into complex telco challenges (e.g., 5G network optimization, RAN, AI and automation) and develop innovative solutions in collaboration with our partners through research and experimentation
Collaborate with engineering teams and senior leadership to define telco technical strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry trends
Provide expert guidance on telco network architecture, cloud-native solutions, and edge computing; advocate for scalability, reliability, and security in telco systems
Mentor engineering teams, foster a culture of technical excellence, and champion knowledge sharing in telco technologies
Stay informed about telco trends (e.g., Open RAN, AI-driven network automation) and evaluate their impact on products, advising on strategic adoption
Proactively identify technical risks in telco systems and lead initiatives to ensure robustness and compliance with industry standards
Represent and act as spokesperson for Red Hat in telco forums, conferences, and media publications to build industry reputation as a thought leader in telco innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in a senior architect, engineering, or advisory role within telco or related domains
Strong technical background in telco technologies (e.g., 5G, NFV, SDN, RAN, AI, edge computing) and systems design
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment with agility and cross-functional collaboration
Demonstrated leadership in driving cross-functional telco projects and mentoring technical teams
Passion for innovation, adopting new telco technologies, and driving organizational excellence
Prior experience as a Technical Advisor, Chief Architect, or Engineering Director in telco or enterprise networking
Experience working closely with executive leadership on telco strategy
Public speaking, thought leadership, or industry forums and community engagement experience in telco and open source

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
Retirement 401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

5GNFVSDNRANAIedge computingcloud-native solutionsnetwork architecturesystems designtechnical advisory

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillscommunication skillsleadershipmentoringagilitycross-functional collaborationinnovationorganizational excellencepublic speaking